My name is Nhung and I am from the Mekong area. When I was one year old, my father left with another woman, and my mother and extended family looked after me. I was bullied and suffered from depression.
I was born into a culturally Buddhist family. The first time my siblings took me to church, I was very nervous and afraid that my family would reprimand me so didn’t open my heart. After my family found out they wouldn't let me go to church. My friends prayed and declared a break with the evil things around me. In the early days of my faith, I heard whispers in my ears. I used to hear those sounds as a child, but I didn't know what they were. Later, I learned they were the voices of the devil. Their whisperings were greatly terrifying. I prayed strongly to God and declared that I would cut off those things. I heard God's voice and I became stronger. From then on, I began a relationship with God, praying and studying His word every day. I encountered God in my most fearful moments. God embraced me and comforted me, helping me to become stronger and more courageous in following Him. Later, I connected with Young Life through its programs and camps.
Now a Developing Global Leader, I aspire to study and work in a good, healthy environment, preferably one that is Christian. I want to serve the Lord and lead young people to Him. I am honored to be the first person in my family to attend university.
